it,s pretty bad when ....

Your damn phone is faster on the internet than your computer is. It took 5 minutes for the home page to load when I opened internet explorer. I probably won,t be on here much until I replace the computer. It,s kind of like using a baitcaster that backlashes all the time.

Boy i can remember those days of internet explorer, now i use fire fox and don't have that issue.

I use firefox too. I would quit using a computer if I had to go back to Internet Explorer.

Well I downloaded Opera and it does browse faster than the Bill Gates browser. I still have hardware issues though, because it takes a long time to open any of my Open Office documents. I did my workout last night and it took about 20 minutes to get the Yahoo music page, and my workout page loaded. That and the beer I had with supper kind of killed the workout mood.
I ordered this thing this morning:

Intel 945GCLF2 Barebone

This Bundle Includes
Intel D945GCLF2 Atom Motherboard
Kingston 2048MB PC5400 DDR2 Memory
Apex MI-100 ITX Computer Case w/250 Watt PSU
Intel 945GCLF2 Barebone
This Intel 945GCLF2 Barebone kit comes with the Intel D945GCLF2 Atom Motherboard with embedded Intel ATOM N330 1.6GHz CPU, 2GB of Kingston PC5400 memory, and an Apex MI-100 ITX computer case w/250 Watt power supply. Designed specifically for use with the low-voltage low-heat Atom processor from Intel, this mini-ITX platform offers people on the go, home technology enthusiasts, and extreme PC buffs cutting-edge technology at an affordable price.


Based on the Intel 945GC Express chipset, the Intel 945GCLF2 Barebone offers support for up to up to 2GB of DDR2 533 / 667 memory, support for older serial and parallel devices, USB 2.0, 5.1-channel audio, and more. For great performance in a tiny form-factor, order the Intel 945GCLF2 Barebone.

What It Is and Why You Need It:
Intel ATOM N330 1.6GHz processor
The Intel Atom N330 processor offers you the benefit of Intel's Hyper-Threading technology in a low-voltage, small form-factor mobile device targeted for a good online experience. They are rugged and compact in design, offering you the freedom and flexibility to work or surf the net when you want, where you want!
Intel D945GCLF2 Atom Motherboard
The Intel D945GCLF2 Atom Motherboard supports a wide range of options for a unit so small with features like SATA, USB, and integrated Intel GMA 950 Graphics. Great for surfing the net, watching a movie, or doing office work on the go!

This has way more memory than my HP. My HP is so old it's turning white just like John's hair!

Got the new computer. It's 3 beer cans wide, 1 beer can tall, and 5 beer cans long. Having a hard time with Windows giving me errors when installing on the hard drive. Right now I'm using Linux XP, but there's no sound. I need to do more trouble shooting to get this thing going. It is as fast as an F16 though!

Sounds like your getting things going on it though, keep us informed how it's going ridge.

So far i'm having no problems with Windows 7 on my new Dell.

If you have never tried Google Chrome, type it in and try it. Its the best by far.

Well I went on Intel's website. It seems that I need an XP install disk with the SP 2 on it already. Guess I'll try that. I can get by on running Linux with no sound but not my boy Josh. He needs his sound for his music and games. I guess that's ok since he paid for the computer. lol

Shoot this is all greek to me lol As long as I can log on and be surfin by the time I pour my cup of joe and sit back down at the puter Im fine. Dont need to go zootin' all over the place anyways.

I'm Baaaaaccccckkkkk yipee ki yah!!!! I had to slipstream a xp install cd that had service pack 2 added to it. Josh and I are back on line with sound and everything. This is smoking compared to the ancient HP I had earlier. I'll post some pics of it tomorrow after work. It's after midnight and I need to get to bed; I gotta work tomorrow.

Here are some pics of Josh's computer that he lets me use sometimes.


It's pretty tiny but it works great.

Thats good.. I don't mind I'll take this beers lolol.

The hell with the puter...show me your Busch!!

richardcatdaddy wrote:

The hell with the puter...show me your Busch!!

Yep Richard, its the only beer I drink.LOL